Seven of Wands in the "Love & Me" Position

Seven of Wands in the "Love & Me" Position Main (positional) Meaning: A positive attitude and strong potential prime you to achieve something exceptional in the relationship arena. The card in the Love & Me position touches on an aspect of how you perceive yourself with regard to possible intimacy in your life. The Seven of Wands in this position points to a personal breakthrough or a moment of triumph. You have done a lot of work on your ability to relate to others and are at the peak of your potential. You are a winner even if the proof hasn't manfested just yet. With such a positive attitude and strong potentials so carefully cultivated, you are bound to make a strong showing on behalf of you and someone you care about. General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition, drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.  The Seven of this suit generally shows a person who is nearly always successful in working her or his will in the world. This is a person who is truly gifted, standing head and shoulders above the rest, a standard-setter and exemplar that exceeds previous conceptions of what is possible.  In historical Tarot, this person would most likely be portrayed as an admired and feared warrior who has vanquished his adversaries against all odds, but nowadays such an outstanding feat could just as easily apply to the world of the media, politics or business.  Beware of creeping smugness that can be hinted at by this card. Being successful does not make you invincible, and it does not protect you against errors! Enjoy your "fifteen minutes of fame" and then get back to your tasks, or your head will swell, to the detriment of your ability to succeed again.  Ace of Wands in the "Situation" Position Main (positional) Meaning: You are carrying a torch which has the power to illuminate, awaken, and inspire the your potential romantic partner to aim high. The card that lands in the Situation position refers to social or circumstantial factors which could be affecting your life at this time. The Ace of Wands in this position reminds us that certain truths unite us despite our other differences. One of these igniting, self-evident truths could be drawing you into deepening an existing relationship or perhaps forming a new one. You and your potential partner may co-create a single vision that you can share. In the context of a forthcoming relationship, you are presented with an excellent opportunity to help each other realize and fulfill mutual dreams. If you remain non-competitive, together you can set an example of both worldly and relationship success that raises people's hopes and inspires them to be the best they can be. General Meaning: This suit, most often called "Wands" and sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition, drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking. An Ace of this suit in this position symbolizes a pivotal act, or fateful step, that will set loose a chain of events leading toward your desired goal. It refers to a birth or new beginning, the inauguration of an endeavor, and the building of the necessary commitment to see a project or plan through. It personifies an aroused Will that is totally focused, aiming at the bulls-eye.  Strength in the "Challenges" Position Meaning of this Position: The card that lands in the Challenges position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones. The Challenges position helps you get the best out of your relationship situation. it reflects the cutting edge, the learning curve whereby you can turn challenges into win/win victories -- using creativity and a positive attitude. This card can point to recurring themes you have faced in your life -- and to opportunities that may yet present themselves. Can you think of any patterns that are reappearing to affect you now? If so, try to recall how you have reacted in the past. Perhaps you can see new potentials, while noticing the hidden pitfalls too. Can you imagine a different way of responding to the relationship this time around? The wisdom of this card can help you turn surprises into strengths, blind spots into windows of opportunity. Bring creativity and flexibility to the way you go relating. Your expanding capacity will become an asset and source of inspiration to your partner. Main (positional) Meaning: A balance must be struck between survival and spiritual motives in a potential relationship. The card that lands in the Challenges position refers to ways that you can turn obstacles into stepping stones. The Strength card in this position challenges you to calm aroused instincts, angers, and desires without suppressing life force to the point where vitality is lost. In a forthcoming relationship, this may require balancing the urge for control with the urge for natural action. Find the way to enable the raw lust of the animal nature to be civilized by the spiritual power of higher standards. When you find that balance within yourself, you can begin to model it for your possible partner, even offering some leadership during this exciting time. This may be a key to taking a forthcoming relationship to a higher level.